Penelles

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PENELLES

Region : Catalonia
Province : Lleida

Official blazon

Escut caironat: de gules, un sinistrogir vestit i abismat d'or empunyant un sabre d'argent. Per timbre, una corona mural de poble.

Origin/meaning

These arms have been officially granted on 20th February 2002.

The arm handing a sword is a traditional element that alludes to the beheading of St. John the Baptist, the local patron saint.

Literature : Image taken from http://escuts.wikispaces.com; background from Enric Fontvila, Barcelona.